Medical care - New Zealand - Wellington Region

Date: 1841-1872

By: Villers, Robina Agnes, 1821-1874

Reference: Micro-MS-0041

Description: Copies of letters to Douglas' daughters left behind in England are included in Douglas' diary. The first letter written during the voyage describes activities on board, including mention of her daughter Robina teaching a class of children. Another written soon after arrival describes conditions in Wellington where the family was accommodated initially in a New Zealand Company house. Also included in the diary are records of family births, deaths and marriages to 1872, together with household accounts, recipes and medical remedies. Source of title - Supplied title Douglas Mary McKain, a widow, emigrated to New Zealand with one daughter and four sons on the "Olympus" which arrived in Wellington, 20 Apr 1841. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (120 pages).

Date: 1929-1988

By: Wellington Free Ambulance. Ladies Auxiliary

Reference: 88-153

Description: The records comprise minute books of the Auxiliary 1929-1988, correspondence 1955-1970 and a small amount of financial records. Also includes scrapbooks covering the period 1961-1988 containing photographs and newspaper clippings relating to the Wellington Free Ambulance Service and the work of the Auxiliary. The Wellington Free Ambulance Ladies Auxiliary was formed in February 1929 to raise funds for the Wellington Free Ambulance service. During its 60 years in operation the Auxiliary worked to raise funds for ambulances and equipment. The Auxiliary disbanded in 1988 due, partly, to falling membership. Quantity: 2 box(es). 0.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter Processing information: Not yet listed

Date: 1981

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-WRC-R17/6D-Acc.

Description: Identifies with colour marks, chemists, doctors and public hospital Base map: NZMS 271 Lower Hutt. 2nd edition 1980 (Department of Lands and Survey) Quantity: 1 map(s) [with annotations]. Physical Description: Ink on cream paper. Scale [ca 1: 20 000] 98 x 72.5 cm.

Date: 1946

By: Burgoyne-Thomas, Ivy, active 1946

Reference: MS-Papers-4057

Description: The notebook records Burgoyne-Thomas's visits to such places as the Karori swimming baths, the rubbish tip at Onslow Road, the Presbyterian Boys' Home, the Karitane Hospital and the Health Centre at Lower Hutt. She also visited houses with a plunket nurse. The notebook records various details of Wellington's health services in 1946. Source of title - cover title Accompanying material - Accompanied by a covering letter from donor Ivy Burgoyne-Thomas attended a post-graduate nursing course at Wellington in 1946 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 vol). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor is authors sister Donor/Lender/Vendor - E M A Molloy, Timaru, 1986

Date: 1981

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-WRC-R17/6J-Acc.

Description: Identifies with colour marks, chemists, doctors and public hospital in the Porirua area. Base map: NZMS 271 Porirua. 1st edition 1976 (Department of Lands and Survey) Quantity: 1 map(s) [with annotations]. Physical Description: Ink on cream paper. Scale [ca 1: 20 000] 96 x 79.5 cm.

Date: 1914

By: Crichton & McKay (Firm)

Reference: Plans-80-1274

Description: Shows details of ground floor plan for the first Bowen Hospital Other Titles - Terrace Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing

Date: 1971-2014

By: Wellington Christian Medical Fellowship

Reference: MS-Group-2363

Description: Records of the Wellington Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF). Includes minutes, correspondence, newsletters and published items. Also includes a paper on Wellington CMF by Zoe Irvine. Source of title - Supplied by Library The Wellington Christian Medical Fellowship was founded in 1971 by Dr Caleb Tucker. Quantity: 8 folder(s). 0.07 Linear Metres. Physical Description: MSS, typescripts, printed matter

Date: 1997

From: Massey University. School of Design :Photographs

By: Bunny, Emma, active 1997

Reference: PA1-o-870

Description: Documents the work of Katerine Nelson, nurse practitioner at the Newtown Union Health Service. In particular this album documents medical treatments being applied to children. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1981

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-WRC-R17/6P-Acc.

Description: Identifies with coloured stickers, chemists, doctors and public hospital in Upper Hutt Base map: NZMS 271 Upper Hutt. (Department of Lands and Survey) Quantity: 1 map(s) [with annotations]. Physical Description: Ink on cream paper. Scale [ca 1: 20 000] 64 x 75 cm.

Date: 1914

By: Crichton & McKay (Firm)

Reference: Plans-80-1273

Description: Shows details of ground floor plan of the first Bowen Hospital Other Titles - Terrace Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Crichton & McKay, Architects, Wellington Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour drawing

Date: 1981

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-WRC-R17/6V-Acc.

Description: Identifies with coloured stickers, chemists, doctors and public hospital in Wellington Base map: NZMS 271 Wellington. (Department of Lands and Survey) Quantity: 1 map(s) [with annotations]. Physical Description: Ink on cream paper. Scale [ca 1: 20 000] 84 x 80 cm.

Date: 22 Jan 1982

From: NZOHA Martinborough Project

By: Budd, Constance Marie, 1912-1993

Reference: OHInt-0005/06

Description: Constance Marie Budd, always known as `Dickie', was born in Eketahuna 1912. Outlines family background - paternal grandfather, Waldin, born in New Zealand, a farmer - maternal grandfather, Suisted, was Swedish, settled at Pahiatua. Recalls grandfather clearing the bush with explosives etc. Father, a farmer, moved from farm at Rongomai between Eketahuna and Pahiatua, to Takapau, Hawkes Bay in 1917 - mother, Grace Suisted died suddenly during the Flu Epidemic 1918. Topics discussed include: Flu Epidemic; childhood; family home; relations with step-mother; domestic help in the home; religion; politics; sex education; social life; fashion in the 1930s; Napier earthquake 1931; Martinborough earthquake 1942 with reference to part played by Dr Budd; Depression 1930s. Describes nursing career which began in 1931, training at Masterton hospital. Gives details of working conditions. Met Dr Harry Budd in Opotoki, where he was Medical Superintendent of Opotoki Hospital, and married him after three months. Describes Dr Budd's work in Westland when he flew around recruiting for the Army. Moved to Martinborough in 1941. Gives first impressions of Martinborough. Mentions the `Night cart' driven by Honey Ross. Feels the place hasn't grown very much in the 42 years she has lived there. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Martinborough Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Martinborough Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0675-OHT5-0677 Quantity: 3 5" reel(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 event(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0005. One photograph of Mrs Constance `Dickie' Budd Search dates: 1982

Date: 4 Apr 1998 - 04 Apr 1998

From: Welsh Society of Wellington Oral History Project

By: Edmunds, Enid Aldwyth, 1913-2009

Reference: OHInt-0728/15

Description: Enid Edmunds (nee Richards) born Llansilin, Clwyd, North Wales 1913- . Explains mother's death at childbirth and circumstances of adoption to uncle and his wife. Recalls coming to New Zealand in 1923 with adopted father, mother and brother, travelling on the `Corinthic' . Describes adopted father's practice as a medical practitioner in Auckland and later in Wellington and explains cost of medical care and the government's contribution to unemployed patients. Mentions father's efforts to collect medical samples which he distributed to patients who couldn't afford to buy medicine. Talks about Depression (slump) and Health Camps for children starting in Otaki. Describes work prospects during Depression. Recalls being able to vote at age 21 years. Refers to Mr Anderton, a herbalist from Mt Eden, who became an MP and his connection with [Sir] Roger Douglas. Describes experiences of father-in-law during World War One and husband's experiences during World War Two. Talks about adopted father's involvement with the Welsh Society, being Vice President for a year in 1930 and also on committee to amend rules of the Society. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Linda Bevan Smith Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011916 ; OHLC-005974 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4103.

Date: [Between 1927 and 1932]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-2746-1/2-G

Description: Medical facility, Wellington Region. Photograph taken between 1927 and 1932 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Source of descriptive information - Notes in negative register, taken from original box, read "Hospital, Ambulance, Red Cross". Image not seen by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [Between 1927 and 1932]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-2730-1/2-G

Description: Medical facility, Wellington Region. Photograph taken between 1927 and 1932 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Source of descriptive information - Notes in negative register, taken from original box, read "Hospital, Ambulance, Red Cross". Image not seen by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [Between 1927 and 1932]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-2741-1/2-G

Description: Medical facility, Wellington Region. Photograph taken between 1927 and 1932 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Source of descriptive information - Notes in negative register, taken from original box, read "Hospital, Ambulance, Red Cross". Image not seen by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [Between 1927 and 1932]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-2734-1/2-G

Description: Medical facility, Wellington Region. Photograph taken between 1927 and 1932 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Source of descriptive information - Notes in negative register, taken from original box, read "Hospital, Ambulance, Red Cross". Image not seen by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [Between 1927 and 1932]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-2742-1/2-G

Description: Medical facility, Wellington Region. Photograph taken between 1927 and 1932 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Source of descriptive information - Notes in negative register, taken from original box, read "Hospital, Ambulance, Red Cross". Image not seen by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [Between 1927 and 1932]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-2733-1/2-G

Description: Medical facility, Wellington Region. Photograph taken between 1927 and 1932 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Source of descriptive information - Notes in negative register, taken from original box, read "Hospital, Ambulance, Red Cross". Image not seen by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [Between 1927 and 1932]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-2725-1/2-G

Description: Medical facility, Wellington Region. Photograph taken between 1927 and 1932 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Source of descriptive information - Notes in negative register, taken from original box, read "Hospital, Ambulance, Red Cross". Image not seen by cataloguer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative